After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of

1. Ghiyasuddin Balban was the Sultan of Delhi from 1266 to 1287 CE. 2. After consolidating his power and strengthening the Sultanate, Balban sought to enhance the prestige and authority of the monarchy. 3. He introduced court ceremonies like Sijda (prostration) and Paibos (kissing the Sultan's feet) and emphasized the divine right theory of kingship. 4. To signify this elevated status and divine sanction, he assumed the grand Persian title Zil-i-Ilahi, meaning 'Shadow of God' on earth. 5. Tute-i-Hind ('Parrot of India') was a title associated with Amir Khusrau. 6. Kaisr-i-Hind ('Emperor of India') was a title adopted by Queen Victoria in 1876. 7. Din-i-Ilahi ('Divine Faith') was a syncretic religion promulgated by Emperor Akbar.